Ivory Coast Reaffirms Support for the Principle of a 'One China' Policy

On September 29, 2026, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast reaffirmed its support for the 'One China' principle during a reception organized by the Chinese embassy to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Minister Adama Dosso emphasized the country's consistent backing of this stance before the President of the National Assembly and other officials. The event also highlighted the growing economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching $7.42 billion in 2025, making China Ivory Coast’s top trading partner for the eighth consecutive year. Projects such as the Ferkessédougou dry port, the Songon combined cycle power plant, and the Boutoubré hydroelectric dam were mentioned as outcomes of this cooperation.